Saturated tangerine orange gives these handmade Krobo Pocket Glass Beads from Ghana immediate visual presence. Their approximately 13–14mm rounded forms, softly matte surfaces and subtle handcrafted variations make them particularly effective for designers who want concentrated color without relying on elaborate pattern.

Each strand contains approximately 43–45 glass beads with approximately 2–3mm holes. The substantial scale allows a single strand to establish the central color story of a necklace, while individual beads can be distributed among brass, trade beads, contrasting Krobo glass and other components to create deliberate visual rhythm.

The photograph shows a vibrant orange color ranging from bright tangerine to slightly deeper orange where the rounded surfaces fall into shadow. A predominantly matte-to-satin appearance softens the intensity just enough to reveal the handmade character of each bead.

For professional jewelry designers, orange offers exceptional merchandising versatility. Pair these beads with muted golden brass for warmth, deep indigo or cobalt for dramatic complementary contrast, green for an energetic color composition, or neutral glass and natural materials when orange should remain the dominant visual element.

These beads also work particularly well as a coordinated colorway within a larger Pocket Bead collection, making them useful to jewelry brands developing seasonal capsules, statement collections or repeatable color-driven designs.

Made in Ghana within the continuing Krobo glass beadmaking tradition, these beads are identifiable Ghanaian craft materials rather than generic mass-produced “African-style” components. Small differences in contour, surface and coloration are part of their handcrafted character.

For designers, bead stores and wholesale buyers, this strand offers a compelling combination of strong color recognition, useful 13–14mm scale, artisan individuality and broad cross-merchandising potential.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

DESIGN FEATURES

Shape:
Rounded handmade forms provide substantial visual volume while remaining versatile enough for both continuous strands and mixed-component designs.

Texture:
Subtle surface irregularities give the glass tactile and visual character. These variations help distinguish the beads from mechanically uniform factory-produced components.

Finish:
The beads display a predominantly matte-to-satin appearance that diffuses reflections and gives the saturated orange greater material depth.

Hole Size:
Approximately 2–3mm holes support a useful range of compatible jewelry-stringing materials.

Craftsmanship:
Handmade in Ghana within the contemporary Krobo glass beadmaking tradition.

Handmade Variation:
Slight differences in shape, size, surface and color intensity are expected and contribute to the individuality of each strand.

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

One strand of Tangerine Orange Krobo Pocket Glass Beads

• Approximately 43–45 beads
• Approximately 13–14mm bead size
• Approximately 2–3mm holes
• Material: Glass
• Color: Tangerine Orange
• Handmade product
• Origin: Ghana

Handcrafted variations in shape, dimensions, surface and coloration are expected.

THE KROBO BEADMAKING TRADITION

The Krobo communities of Ghana's Eastern Region are internationally recognized for a longstanding glass beadmaking tradition that remains active within contemporary Ghanaian craft and commerce.

Krobo beadmakers work with glass to produce beads in a wide range of forms, colors, finishes, and decorative approaches. Skills associated with preparing glass, forming beads, controlling heat, creating perforations, finishing surfaces, and evaluating individual pieces are sustained through practical artisan knowledge.

Recycled glass has an important place within broader Ghanaian and Krobo bead production, where discarded or previously manufactured glass can be transformed into new bead material. However, recycled content has not been confirmed for this particular strand; the supplied material specification is Glass.

The precise forming process used for this individual product has likewise not been independently specified, so it should be represented responsibly as handmade Krobo glass beadmaking rather than assigned an unsupported technical process.

Today, Krobo glass beads continue to move between local use, jewelry design, collecting, fashion, creative industries, cultural education, and international trade. Their importance lies not in presenting beadmaking as a craft fixed in the past, but in recognizing the work of skilled contemporary makers who continue to adapt and sustain a living Ghanaian material tradition.

SUSTAINABILITY & ETHICAL SOURCING

The value of these beads begins with small-scale artisan craftsmanship and the continuation of specialized beadmaking knowledge in Ghana.

Supporting artisan-made materials can help sustain markets for skilled craft production and encourage continued transmission of material knowledge while giving designers access to components that retain visible evidence of human making.

Glass is also a durable jewelry material capable of remaining in circulation through finished designs, collections, reuse, and redesign.

Although recycled glass is widely associated with portions of Krobo beadmaking, recycled content is not claimed for this specific product because it has not been confirmed.

Aadampo's sourcing and product documentation approach emphasizes accurate provenance, responsible representation, artisan value, and the preservation of handcrafted variation rather than unsupported environmental claims.

PRODUCT DISCLAIMER

Please note that product colors and sizes may vary slightly due to their handmade nature. Don’t Eat! Our Beads are not edible and should be kept out of reach of children.